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Raycast

YC W20

London, GB · Founded 2020 · 27 employees · 6 known investors

A browser extension or command bar interface for the Arc browser that enables users to search and navigate browser history, manage open tabs, and access productivity tools like ChatGPT integration and system utilities.

Also known as Careless

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSProductivityUnited KingdomEuropeFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)

Raycast was founded in 2020 by Thomas Mann, Petr Nikolaev, and Thomas Paul Mann.

TMThomas Mann
Thomas Mannin𝕏CEO & Co-FounderThomas Mann has worked as a software engineer at Facebook, Audi, ProSieben, and the Fraunhofer Society. He is currently building Raycast.
PNPetr Nikolaev
Petr Nikolaevin𝕏CTO & Co-founder
TP
Thomas Paul MannFounder

Investors · 6

AccelPalo Alto · $1.6M – $70M
Chapter OneLos Angeles · $5K – $200K
Coatue ManagementNew York · $1M – $20M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Atomicoreported · 2 sourcesLondon
World Innovation Labreported · 2 sourcesPalo Alto

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Competitors · 1

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In the news

Resend raises $18M Series A · Resendresend.com · Dec 2024London-based Raycast raises €27 million Series B to help iOS and Windows enhance productivity | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Sep 2024Raycast raises $30M to bring its Mac productivity app to Windows and iOS | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Sep 2024How to use Raycast and how it compares to Spotlight and Alfred - The Vergetheverge.com · Jun 2022Replace Apple’s Spotlight: Productivity tool Raycast uses hotkeys - Protocolprotocol.com · Mar 2022$15M Series A to make work frictionless - Raycast Blograycast.com · Nov 2021Developer productivity tools startup Raycast raises $15M from Accel and Coatue – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Nov 2021Developer productivity tools startup Raycast raises $2.7M from Accel – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Oct 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does Raycast do?
A browser extension or command bar interface for the Arc browser that enables users to search and navigate browser history, manage open tabs, and access productivity tools like ChatGPT integration and system utilities.
Who founded Raycast?
Raycast was founded by Thomas Mann, Petr Nikolaev, Thomas Paul Mann in 2020.
Who are Raycast's investors?
Raycast's investors include Accel, Chapter One, Coatue Management, Y Combinator, Atomico, World Innovation Lab.
Where is Raycast headquartered?
Raycast is headquartered in London, GB.